(of information or messages) Not easily deciphered
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Something unrevealed or difficult to know
“Many people claim to know the secret to happiness. But what if there's no such thing?”
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
“Authorities have been trying to keep details of the incident a secret from the public.”
A valid, but not commonly known or recognized, method of achieving or maintaining something
“The secret to achieving your goals is hard work and meticulous planning.”
A thing that ensures admission to or the achievement of something
A clever or particular way of doing something
A hidden or secret shameful act, immoral behavior, or misdeed
Confidential information only available to people inside a group or organization
A trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or trade
A rumor or piece of gossip
Covert or clandestine in nature
“Angela has been getting messages from someone claiming to be her secret admirer.”
Not known or seen or not meant to be known or seen by others
“Rumor has it that the glamorous couple are planning a secret wedding.”
(of an object) Not clearly seen or noticeable
“The bookcase is actually a secret door that leads into his private study.”
(of information or messages) Not easily deciphered
“We have received a secret message claiming that all our bases now belong to them.”
(of a place or location) Placed or standing away from view
“The rear door of the cottage opens into a secret garden.”
(of a person) Fond of or good at keeping things about oneself unknown
“Boo Radley was a secret man who preferred to keep to himself.”
Not recognized or identified
Existing in a latent or dormant state
Shy and fond of being on one's own
Forbidden morally, or by custom or tradition
Not given due attention
Relating to, using, or resembling magic
Not explainable by physical laws
Not openly expressed but implicit or understood
Intended for, or likely to be understood by, only a small number of people
Suggestive of the supernatural
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